The acquisition of Polytec PT by the French-based Arkema Group, of which Bostik is part, strengthens Bostik’s product offer to serve the fast growing batteries and electronics markets.   神马影院在线.

This bolt-on acquisition is part of Arkema Group’s strategy to become a full system provider and support its customers to develop sustainable solutions for the batteries and electronics markets. For its part, Germany-based Polytec PT develops thermal interface materials for batteries and engineering adhesives for the electronics market, from its main production site in Karlsbad, and has annual sales of around €15 million 神马影院高清. The company’s strengths and expertise in thermal interface materials are key to enabling battery fast charging, as well as efficient dissipation of heat, with Polytec PT having already built a solid position in this market.  .

The acquisition complements Bostik’s product range in engineering adhesives and, by leveraging the Arkema Group’s global reach, will enable it to hit a turnover of around €50 million after five years, in these high value applications 神马影院免费观看.  .

“This acquisition is a great opportunity for Bostik and Polytec PT staff, who are already collaborating on new solutions, by allowing them to accelerate new developments and become a more significant player in the thermal interface materials and electronics markets,” explains Arkema 神马影视.  .